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Madonna and Child in a Glory Standing on a Crescent Moon

German 15th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a woman holding a child. Both figures have halos around their heads. The woman has long, wavy hair and wears flowing garments in earthy tones and hints of blue and pink. Radiating lines around them suggest light. The child has defined facial features. They stand on a green patch with a crescent moon or similar object beneath them. The background is a textured surface bordered by a gold outline.

Artwork Details

Date
1470/1480
Medium
woodcut, hand-colored in peach, blue, gray, green, and gold on vellum
Dimensions
2084 × 3287 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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